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[megaomega123]

Thanks to everyone for your constructive comments. I shall go back to VOSA and try to point out the responsibilty they have, as a government body. I shall approach trading standards, who hopefully will help resolve the matter.

I think if the garage actually booked a 1 hour slot per customer instead of having 30+ cars sat on their premises, it would go some way to solving their problems.

But when you have 6 foot 7 mechanics then their brains probably get too cold, at that altitude, to think up such remedies.

Anyway, thanks again and I shall keep you posted with progress.  

[razzo]

6 foot 7, the higher they come the harder they fall, good luck mate

[STMO123]

6 foot 7, the higher they come the harder they fall, good luck mate

Hmmmm....how many cans have you had?

[Danny]

yep, report to trading standards, and annonymously spread some bad publicity!

[Kevin Wood]

Just a thought... Is there any trace of paint on your car from whatever damaged it?
Or a trace of your paint on a fence post or similar at the garage?

Might be worth having a look round tomorrow while mr.6'7" is having his sunday roast. With camera, of course!

Kevin

[Katana Boy]

Hey must admit that I've never seen anybody near 6'7" in Dundee!  Seen Phil Lynott years ago walking past Littlewoods(in Dundee) and he was easily recognisable because he was tall.

[DaveL]

Yea we do not get much Sun in Dundee.

How is the complaint going ?
 8-)
DaveL

[megaomega123]

Hi all
Reported to VOSA local office. Reported to Trading Standards.

VOSA - Can't really do anything except add a note to their file.

Trading Standards - Said that I should write a letter to the garage, quoting the supply of goods act, which includes, reasonable skill and care should be used.
Unfortunately TS said that I need to give them the opportunity to correct their errors. As they offered to repair it, there isn't really much more I can do. I thought about asking, in the letter to the garage, for £100 to cover the cost of the repair at a garage of my choice. I doubt very much that they will agree to this, so once again the consumer gets shafted. I wish I could get away with such blatant disregard.

I think I will probably have a bash at repairing it myself. Luckily, there isn't a lot of paint loss, so hopefully a touch up stick should be enough to cover the paintwork. The dent is right on the edge, so difficult to plunger out. I have just filled and sprayed the rust bubbling on the rear arch so have all the bits I need.
I shall post pics of the finished result for judging lol.

Thanks once again for all of your comments. Reminds me that not all human beings are A holes.    

[DaveL]

Ask around the local breakers to see if they have a wing, with a bit of luck you may find one in the same colour.
 Eddie Dunn's did have a Mega in but i do not know what colour it is. The breakers over in Kirkcaldy some times have them in as well.  

Good luck in chasing the garage. If they balls it up then you will be able to take the case further, but as the TS says you must give them a chance.
 8-)
DaveL

[Markie]

...well if nothing else, as an unsatisfied consumer, your entitled to tell everyone of your experience with garage (name) and in your opinion they cant be relied upon.

[DaveL]

Very TRUE.
 8-)
DaveL